Franklin Library celebrates its 100th anniversary | cover page
He survived a fire, frozen boilers and even a fender, and served his community for a century.
And today, the Franklin Public Library celebrates its 100th anniversary – or at least the 100th anniversary of its current location at the corner of 12th and Buffalo streets.
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